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KU18 VEW

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 VEW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,763 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 49,763 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,389 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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KU18 VEW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of KU18 VEW?

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What year was KU18 VEW registered?

KU18 VEW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 April 2018.

Is KU18 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 VEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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